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Metal and Plastic Layout Workers in Tennessee

Metal and Plastic Layout Workers in Tennessee

Want to work in Tennessee as a Metal and Plastic Layout Worker? Read this first!

$45,590 Median Salary
20 Job Openings
  • Metal and Plastic Layout Workers in Tennessee earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

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How Many Metal and Plastic Layout Workers Work in Tennessee?

In 2018, there were 180 Metal and Plastic Layout Workers working in the state.

There were 210 Metal and Plastic Layout Workers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The typical state has 145 Metal and Plastic Layout Workers working in it, which means Tennessee has more Metal and Plastic Layout Workers than average.

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Job Projections for Tennessee

Jobs for Metal and Plastic Layout Workers in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, which is better than what is projected nationwide which is a decrease of 7.6%.

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Tennessee Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 20 annual job openings, and 180 total jobs in 2026 for Metal and Plastic Layout Workers in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 900 annual jobs and 8,500 total jobs in 2026.

What do Metal and Plastic Layout Workers Make in Tennessee?

In 2018 wages for Metal and Plastic Layout Workers ranged from $32,270 to $60,750 with $45,590 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15.51 to $29.21. The median hourly rate was $21.92.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $20.97 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.95.

The median salary in Tennessee is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Tennessee Metros for Metal and Plastic Layout Workers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Metal and Plastic Layout Workers.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN 60 $42,070

Top States for Metal and Plastic Layout Workers Employment

The table below shows the states where most Metal and Plastic Layout Workers work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Alabama 620 $27,910
Virginia 620 $51,220
Washington 540 $57,260
California 500 $38,920
Kansas 460 $0
Texas 440 $40,930
Georgia 250 $40,740
Indiana 230 $48,070
Minnesota 210 $45,190
Tennessee 180 $45,590
Arizona 160 $39,970
Louisiana 150 $53,500
Pennsylvania 140 $54,240
Iowa 130 $48,120
Florida 130 $43,330
Maryland 110 $44,940
Ohio 110 $39,780
Missouri 110 $43,620
Michigan 110 $59,120
Kentucky 90 $40,240

Below are the states where Metal and Plastic Layout Workers get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Michigan $59,120
Oregon $58,090
Rhode Island $57,940
Washington $57,260
Pennsylvania $54,240
Louisiana $53,500
Massachusetts $53,440
Virginia $51,220
Iowa $48,120
Indiana $48,070

Discover similar careers:

Occupation Tennessee Employment Total
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 680
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 390
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners 80

References

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